Jin Cook in Buena Park was a coworker recommendation and honestly, they did not disappoint We got…read morethe spicy short rib and cold noodles, and both were so good! The portions were HUGE too--we had enough left over to take home for another meal, which is always a win The spot itself is pretty small and cozy, but honestly, the food is the main event. The wait time was pretty reasonable, and our server was super friendly. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving Korean food. Would 100% come back!

Military Soup! One of my favorite go too's. Portion size is perfect and the flavors are out of this…read moreworld! On a cold crispy evening or when you don't know what to eat, military soup hits the spot!

I have been going to this place for 20 years. It is the best restaurant for cold noodles and ribs…read more I go from Torrance.

Morangak in Garden Grove is the OG location, famous for their galbi, beef dishes, and cold noodles…read more You know this place is legit when you see tables full of elderly Korean patrons--even waiting in line! My go-to order here is always the Marinated Galbi and cold noodles (nengmyun). The staff grills all the meat for you, and they cook everything to perfection--serious veterans here! You can tell they know exactly what they're doing when it comes to grilling the meat. I've also tried their Wagyu Brisket, which was melt-in-your-mouth good! And they now offer rice paper, which is always a plus for wrapping up that deliciously grilled meat. The cold noodles come with white vinegar and hot mustard (gyuja) on the side, so you can add as much tang and kick as you like. Their spicy cold noodles are also delicious and, despite the name, really aren't that spicy. They also have a location in Fullerton, and I've found the quality of the food to be just as good there. But there's something about the Garden Grove location--especially the longtime staff and the expertise they bring to grilling the meat--that makes this one a little more appealing to me. I'm always coming back for their Marinated Galbi and nengmyun. Such a classic Korean combo, and Morangak does it right!

The food is always typically good. For some reason their bimbimbap was on the soggy side yesterday…read more The ladies are nice, but they were so busy moving furniture and it was quite loud dragging things around while we were trying to enjoy your food at 2 PM. Granted it's not peak time but they still have to be aware of what is going on when we're trying to enjoy our food. Either way, I am very appreciative of the food. It's always excellent. Maybe this is the one time they were off.

Rice Meats Soup is my go to for all kinds of Korean food. I've eaten here more than a handful of…read moretimes. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered from here. The Bossam is a huge portion size. They give you so many pieces of pork. The pork by itself has a nice seasoning and flavor. There are plenty of the wraps and fillings, and the two sauces add even more flavor. There is enough bossam to feed probably 4 people. The banchan (small side dishes) are always delicious too. They always have a good variety and they'll refill the side dishes whenever you need. I order the Seafood Soon Tofu almost every time. It contains lots of seafood and has great seafood flavor. The Seafood Pancake and the King Donkatsu are also delicious. They give you a large portion size and there's plenty for leftovers.

Nice little mom & pop shop that doesn't disappoint! Worker was very friendly. We ordered the half…read morespicy fried chicken, Korean cold noodles, and bulgolgi kimbap. All were delicious. Just a reminder, the spicy fried chicken definitely has a KICK to it, very spicy! Korean cold noodle was very good & refreshing! Bulgolgi kimbap was fresh and made to order, super good. Would love to come again to try more items on the menu!

When I first went to Sandeulhae, I had their seafood noodle soup! I ate it in the morning and…read morehonestly, I just felt so much stronger and more energized afterward. Their tteokbokki was pure home-cooked bliss! I also got the spicy squid kimbap -- the flavors were distinct, on par with the highest standards, and beautifully presented. Thank you, Sandeulhae, for comforting me during these tumultuous times! 산들해에 처음 갔을 때 해물 칼국수를 먹었어요! 아침에 먹었는데, 솔직히 먹고 나서 훨씬 더 힘이 나고 활기가 생기는 느낌이었어요! 떡볶이는 정말 집밥 같은 행복 그 자체였어요! 매운 오징어 김밥도 주문했는데, 맛이 확실하고 최고 수준이었으며 플레이팅도 아름다웠어요. 산들해야, 힘들었던 시기에 위로가 되어줘서 고마워요!

The 도가니탕 (ox knee bone soup) was fantastic. You can immediately appreciate the time and care that…read morewent into preparing the broth. It was rich, deeply flavorful, and served unseasoned enough to let you adjust the salt and pepper to your own preference. If you're new to 도가니탕, the generous size of the meat and tendon pieces might be a bit surprising. For me, however, the larger cuts were perfect. The accompanying dipping sauce of radish, soy sauce, vinegar, and wasabi was an excellent complement, cutting through the richness of the meat and adding a refreshing contrast. The 반찬 are apparently made in-house, and you can taste the difference. Everything was fresh and well prepared, especially the quality of the 고춧가루 they use. My only gripe? No soju. It may just have to be my new breakfast spot.

Hanyang is one of the Korean restaurants our family goes to often. My son says their galbitang is…read morethe best! I had the pork cutlet, and it was really good, especially since this isn't a restaurant that specializes in pork cutlet. My husband had the spicy octopus in a hot stone bowl. It was okay, but the seasoning felt a little off, like the flavors didn't quite come together. Still, the service was very friendly, and overall we had a nice meal and left satisfied.

If you're looking for genuine Korean pork soup, this is the place. The broth is incredible and you…read morecan taste the quality in every bite. Generous portions, fast service, and unbeatable flavor. 10/10 recommended!

Jinsol Gookbap is my go-to spot for Korean soup, and it's never a miss! We always come here on…read moreweekend mornings when it's a little cheaper, and the quality of the food and the service are consistently excellent. Even early in the morning, everything is fresh, delicious, and served with great care.

I've been coming here for years with my parents. It's still a family go to restaurant. There's…read moreusually only two people working and they are the sweetest. It's not quite a hole in the wall but it reminds me of the restaurants in Korea where my grandparents live close to which is really cute to me. The hot stone bibimbap is a classic and they are known for their mudfish soup which is earthy and comforting. My family visit this place once every month or every few months and their side dish selection is amazing.

If you're looking for some authentic Korean food, especially soups and stews, you got to try out…read moreNamwongol. It's located in a hidden corner of a plaza in Stanton, so it can be tricky at first to find it. The restaurant is Mom & Pop-owned, which makes it even seem more authentic. Dining at Namwongol runs pretty deep in my family, as it was one of my Grandma's favorite places to eat at and my parents order food to-go frequently whenever they're in the area.

This place is GEM! The perfect place for homestyle Korean food…read more Stir Fried Spicy Chicken (Dak Galbi) is what they're known for. It comes out on burner, so everything is finished cooking at the table, served piping hot. A must try if you love spicy food! It's also cooked with rice cakes, sweet potato, and veggies, so it can be filling. Seafood Pancake (Hae Mool Pa Jun) was light and crispy. The perfect appetizer. Spicy Stir Fried Squid (Oh Jing Bokkum) had a really nice smoky flavor. Something I could never replicate at home. Definitely try if you like seafood! Rice Cake Soup with Beef and Egg (Dduk Guk) was surprisingly very flavorful. I wasn't expecting much since I imagine this to be a simple dish, but the broth had so much depth in flavor. My toddler loved it and he's quite the picky eater! Overall, a great Korean restaurant located in an unexpected area. I believe they do a lot of take out orders but they are worth a try in person if you want the food fresh and hot. They also offer loads of banchan (side dishes) for purchase.

My family and I went to Mhat around 4pm and there wasn't a customer. There wasn't anyone to greet…read moreus and stood for awhile for a server to come out. I ordered a Gobchang Jun-Gol, Pan Fried Seafood Pancake and Bul Go Gi. I thought the Gobchang soup was good but it wasn't as I expected. The seafood pancake was good but it kind thin and small. The Bul Go Gi was delicious. Overall the food was good but it kind of expensive.

Best Korean food in OC with a ton of Banchan. Everything is always large portions so perfect for…read moregroups or individuals who want leftovers.

Went here for a weekend lunch with a group and was surprised by how slow it was. There were only a…read morecouple of other tables besides ours. The stir-fried squid with noodles was delicious and came in a generous portion. The LA Galbi also tasted good, but the portion was disappointing. It looked like we got mostly small leftover pieces with very little meat compared to other Korean restaurants, especially for $33.99. The stir-fried kimchi with tofu was another letdown--the amount of tofu was very small for $36.99. The food overall was tasty, but the service was one of the strangest experiences I've had. Our banchan (side dishes) didn't come until after the appetizer, and only because we asked. We also had to ask for water. Our appetizer arrived without any sauce, and later they brought soy sauce with wasabi, which wasn't even for our seafood pancake or fried dumplings. After all of our food was served, no one came back to check on us--not even once. I'm honestly not exaggerating. The staff kept disappearing, and at one point we saw them all eating lunch together in the dining area, which made us uncomfortable interrupting them. When we were ready to leave, we needed to-go boxes and the check, but no one was around. We finally had to ask a lady who had just clocked in. Our bill was over $300, and honestly, we didn't feel the service deserved a tip. This place is a hit or miss. The food is good, and that's the only reason I'd consider coming back. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience for our entire group. As much as we enjoyed the food, we wouldn't recommend this place based on the service alone.

Loved the free soft serve while I waited for my chicken to be freshly fried! They also offer frozen…read moreitems. Loved the sesame cabbage salad! Plenty of parking in the plaza.

I wanted to update my review since its been awhile…read more I use to order from Crunchicken more frequent when I lived closed but since moving its been awhile. I recently came in to pick up for the house. We ordered ahead and got their 15 piece which includes two different flavors. I got their extra sweet spicy and garlic soy. Both flavors were good but our chicken wasn't super crispy. Also they didn't have enough sauce and if you want more you have to pay more. The chicken pieces were pretty big though. Our order did come with some pickled radish and a free sample of their soft serve. Service was pretty good and our food came out quick. Their pricing is affordable but very slightly higher than other Korean fried chicken places. I do like that besides just wings they also have chicken sandwiches if you prefer. The inside is very casual and they have tables and chairs for you to enjoy. Parking is easy since they share a parking lot in a strip mall.